Greening the Park was a campaign to convert the contractors' yard at College Gate into a car park so the park could be traffic-free - at the time, cars could drive all around the Carriage Drive and park indiscriminately, which spoilt people's the enjoyment of the park. The campaign was launched in May 2001 with a traffic-free … Continue reading Greening the park – 2003
Winter Garden – 2001
The Winter Garden, near the Court Lane Gate, was designed by Prof. Isaac Marks and Stella Benwell and planted by volunteers from the Walworth Garden Farm in November 2001. It was created to add winter interest to the park. Dulwich Park Friends raised £4,000 for the project.
Childrens’ playground – 2001
In 1998 Dulwich Park Friends started a campaign for a playground in the park by collecting a petition of over 750 signatures and presenting a deputation to Southwark Council. Fundraising by the Friends produced £20,000. After a user survey and public consultation on designs, Phase 1 of the playground was completed in June 1999. 300 … Continue reading Childrens’ playground – 2001
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